Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

The Department of Pediatrics at WashU Medicine is seeking a Clinical Program Manager to oversee staff and operations in the Pediatric Cardiology Heart Station and Pulmonary Function Testing areas. This role will actively manage clinical and administrative staff while supporting patient care initiatives in collaboration with ambulatory clinic personnel and with guidance from the Clinical Director. This role supports patient care and services at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and various Children’s Specialty Care Center (CSCC) clinic locations.

The successful candidate will have demonstrated management capabilities combined with deep knowledge of clinical workflows in the pulmonary and cardiology spaces, an understanding of key metrics and ambulatory data, and familiarity with supporting ambulatory clinic processes. Experience with patient safety and quality initiatives, data driven decision making, and effective communication skills are a must for this key role in an academic medicine environment. Exceptional professional judgement is required as is experience with daily, clinical ambulatory operations including, but not limited to, overseeing staff and physician schedules, and leveraging clinical metrics to drive improvements while tracking overall progress for the division. This position is responsible for identifying and implementing best business practices, serving as the prime communicator of information, and is the point of contact for the Clinical Director. Demonstrated success managing varying levels of staff in an academic healthcare setting is required.

Job Description

• Maintains high levels of employee and patient satisfaction. Provides direction and assistance in resolving issues and complaints by physicians, patients, staff, and referring physician offices. Coordinates patient services, ensuring safe, quality care is provided in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

• Works with the Clinical Director and division managers, division chiefs, ambulatory leadership and peers on annual plans to optimize the division.

• Reviews provider and staff productivity and metrics. Also monitors supplies and equipment, ordering/repairing as required to ensure the quality of care and operational standards are maintained, in a cost-effective way.

• Manages clinical, administrative, and medical assistant support staff.  Duties include hiring, training, managing, mentoring, evaluating and terminating, as appropriate and in alignment with central administration partners. 

• Supports clinical operations in alignment with Department of Pediatrics standards. Implements and maintains office procedure manuals. Collects and maintains records pertaining to the division’s CQI activities and patient satisfaction data.

• Works closely with leadership to enforce policies/procedures and quality control indicators through quality assurance and risk management programs. Maintains compliance with existing policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience working with faculty in an academic healthcare environment.
• Expert knowledge of Epic.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

M.H.A. - Master of Health Administration, M.P.H. - Master of Public Health

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

Clinical Office, Including Supervision (5 Years), Management (5 Years)

Skills:

Ambulatory Care Management, Clinical Services, Communication, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Employee Supervision, Epic Systems, Microsoft Office, Physician Practice Management

Grade

C12

Salary Range

$62,000.00 - $96,100.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [email protected] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.